Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is a secondary academy in Luton, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College has a Progress 8 score of +0.38 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.5, 69% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.1%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.5%.
After leaving Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College, student destinations include 58% going on to university and 11% entering apprenticeships.
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College has a Progress 8 score of +0.38, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 48.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
69% of students at Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College has an overall absence rate of 6.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is 16.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College, 58% go on to university and 11% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
77/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
22/mo
29% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
3
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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